Veggie Sushi Sandwich Rollups
How to pack allergy-friendly lunches your kids will love Veggie Sushi Sandwich Rollups. Did you know 85 million Americans avoid buying foods with the top 9 allergens because of allergies of someone in their household? According to Food Allergy Research and Education, $19 billion is spent by these Americans annually to avoid specific proteins […]
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5 Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Immunity
5 Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Immunity 5 Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Immunity. Your body’s immune system protects against illness and infection, fighting off threats before you even know there’s a problem. Even though your immune system usually does its job automatically, you can give it a boost with habits that promote wellness and […]
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How music helps resolve our deepest inner conflicts
Music unifies the world into a whole. Feliciano Guimarães/Flickr, CC BY-SA Leonid Perlovsky, Harvard University How music helps resolve our deepest inner conflicts Billions of people enjoy music; many feel that they can’t live without it. Why? It’s a question that has puzzled scientists and philosophers for centuries. 2,400 years ago Aristotle wondered, “Why does music, […]
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What a baker from ancient Pompeii can teach us about happiness
As they do today, threats of destruction loomed in ancient Pompeii. Art Media/Print Collector via Getty Images Nadejda Williams, University of West Georgia What a baker from ancient Pompeii can teach us about happiness In a testament to its resiliency, happiness, according to this year’s World Happiness Report, remained remarkably stable around the world, despite a […]
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Organic food has become mainstream but still has room to grow
Organic vegetables at the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, Goleta, Calif. Citizen of the Planet/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Kathleen Merrigan, Arizona State University CC BY-ND Organic food has become mainstream but still has room to grow. Organic food once was viewed as a niche category for health nuts and hippies, […]
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What is Pegasus A cybersecurity expert explains
What is Pegasus? A cybersecurity expert explains how the spyware invades phones and what it does when it gets in A woman holds a phone in front of the office of NSO Group, which makes a tool that can see and hear everything a phone is used for. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images Bhanukiran Gurijala, West […]
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Active and energized: Registered dietitian shares how eating right in the morning fuels energy throughout the day
Active and energized: Registered dietitian shares how eating right in the morning fuels energy throughout the day With health and wellness top of mind for many Americans, fitness has become a top priority. Whether you’re extremely active or just starting on a wellness journey, incorporating wholesome, nutritious foods into your diet plan can help give […]
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3 tips for preventing heat stroke
3 tips for preventing heat stroke Seattle experienced record high temperatures in June 2021. AP Photo/John Froschauer Gabriel Neal, Texas A&M University As a primary care physician who often treats patients with heat-related illnesses, I know all too well how heat waves create spikes in hospitalizations and deaths related to “severe nonexertional hyperthermia,” or what most […]
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Are our smartphones afflicting us all with symptoms of ADHD?
Are our smartphones afflicting us all with symptoms of ADHD? A common sight: smartphones at mealtime. Phones at dinner via shutterstock.com Kostadin Kushlev, University of Virginia When was the last time you opened your laptop midconversation or brought your desktop computer to the dinner table? Ridiculous, right? But if you are like a large number of […]
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Sweet and Savory Crunchy Popcorn Health Hacks
Fun, On-the-Go Health Hacks Sweet and Savory Crunchy Popcorn Health Hacks. Make every bite count with whole-grain popcorn snacks, as many people start getting back into normal routines, they’re returning to familiar on-the-go lifestyles by heading back to work, traveling to new destinations and enjoying time with loved ones. (Family Features) While you get out […]
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To Create Change, You Have To Change
To Create Change, You Have To Change – I’m operating with a new mantra, Keep clearing. Doing another round of letting go of the old (like possessions, processes, ways of thinking…), and I’m seriously embracing the concept of entering a New Era… Feeling amazing… Yay! How are you doing? If we want change to happen, […]
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Coughing Shouldn’t Be Routine:
Coughing Shouldn’t Be Routine: Knowing When to Talk to Your Doctor (BPT) – While personal health and wellness are important, it’s not always easy to find time to make it a priority. Even during busy days, pausing for just a moment to reflect on how you are feeling can be helpful, especially for those living […]
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Dig into gardening trends: Tips to get started
Dig into gardening trends: Tips to get started Just like fashion, trends in gardening come and go … Sometimes come back again. Some shifts in gardening were inspired by necessity, like the “victory gardens” of WWII for growing food during years of rationing. Others reflected societal changes, like the green lawns of the 1950s and […]
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Cards at the pump, information at risk
Swiping payment cards at the pump could put your card information at risk Have you paid for gas recently at the pump where you’ve had to swipe your credit or debit card? At gas stations across the U.S., criminals are skimming cards and stealing payment card data from consumers paying at older fuel pumps. This […]
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Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start
People tend to reflexively assume that fun events will go by really quickly. Chris Clor/Getty Images Selin Malkoc, The Ohio State University Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start. For many people, summer vacation can’t come soon enough – especially for the half of Americans who canceled their summer plans last year […]
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How to eat for a better Earth
How to eat for a better Earth How to eat for a better Earth. Although good nutrition is essential for human life, food production has a significant impact on the environment. Taking a more sustainable approach to sustaining your body can help protect the Earth and its climate. (Family Features) Food production accounts for more […]
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Benefits of Pet Ownership
4 Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pet Ownership While there are many ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, pet ownership offers a plethora of mental and physical health benefits and adds value to your quality of life. A pet can be a constant companion around the house as a snuggle buddy on the couch, a friendly face […]
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Fuel Your Morning with Protein-Packed Recipes
Fuel your morning with protein-packed recipes. As you prepare to take on the day, one of the most beneficial ways to energize yourself each morning is by fueling your body with the proper nutrients, including protein. U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team High-Performance Dietitian Allen Tran works with top athletes and recognizes the key role protein plays […]
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Grocery store foods didn’t meet expectations
Grocery store foods didn’t meet expectations. List of the top 10 times grocery store foods didn’t meet expectations. The biggest food disappointments ever? Store-bought food expectations vs. reality. Why the food we eat doesn’t look like food in the pictures. We lead busy lives juggling work, family, and friends. When there’s no time to […]
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Creative Ideas to Reuse Plastic Bottles
Creative ideas to reuse plastic bottles using my bottle cutter tool. There are many creative ways to reuse plastic bottles and reduce waste. Here are some ideas: Planters: Cut the bottom off of a plastic bottle and use it as a planter for herbs, succulents, or small flowers. Bird feeder: Drill holes in a plastic […]
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Why We Believe What We Believe in 4 Minutes
Why We Believe What We Believe in 4 Minutes There are a lot of different thoughts on why we believe what we believe. Some say it’s due to our biology, others due to how we were raised, and even some might say it is our destiny to believe whatever it is we believe. But if […]
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Marriage?
Can You Save Your Marriage? Nobody said that marriage was easy but there are proven ways to fix marriage problems. If you see the signs of an unhappy marriage and you do nothing, the chances are that it will fail. If you do something and take steps to resolve your marriage issues there is a […]
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The Unlikely Friendship Of Max And Quackers
The Unlikely Friendship Of Max And Quackers Max is a 12-year-old Huskie, Quackers is a 4-year-old duck — and the two are inseparable, reports John Lauritsen (3:14). WCCO 4 News At 10 Originally posted on April 23, 2020 @ 8:32 am
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Reasons to Ditch Plastic and Paper Bags and Start Using Reusable Produce Bags
Reasons to Ditch Plastic and Paper Bags and Start Using Reusable Produce Bags? You must have understood by now that reusable mesh produce bags are always a better alternative to plastic or paper bags as it reduces environmental impact and makes your life healthier. Why everyone is talking about reusable mesh produce bags and why […]
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Believe you can succeed and you will!
Believe you can succeed and you will! How to develop the power of belief? Think success, don’t think failure. At work, in your home, substitute success thinking for failure thinking. When you face a difficult situation, think, “I’ll win,” not “I’ll probably lose.” When you are thinking of changing habits for health, think “I can […]
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